A development to enhance

The commune of Chaumes-en-Retz (France), located on the main road between Pornic and Nantes, recently undertook a development project to improve the comfort and safety of users of its footpath. This route, essential for soft mobility, was suffering from a lack of use, notably due to a lack of visibility at night.

To solve this problem, the municipality called on the expertise of ECO-INNOV, specialists in sustainable LED lighting solutions.

A solar solution adapted to site constraints

One of the major difficulties of this project was the impossibility of running cables to supply traditional lighting. The chosen solution was a solar lighting system, using ECO-143 embbeded studs. “This hard-wearing, easy-to-install product only requires coring in the ground and the application of a special glue to ensure adhesion,” explains Sylvain Louërat, the electrician involved in the project.

As well as being energy self-sufficient, these devices are designed to blend harmoniously with their surroundings. The recessed studs emit an amber light, reducing the impact on local flora and fauna while minimizing glare on nearby roads.

Synchronized operation with street lighting

The lighting system is programmed to follow the public lighting timetable. In this way, the studs light up at dusk and go out at 10pm, before lighting up again at 6am, ensuring the safety of users without excessive energy consumption.

A project congratulated by users

This first phase of installation involved 53 solar studs over a distance of one kilometer. Feedback from pedestrians and cyclists has been very positive, convincing the municipality to extend the installation by a further 500 meters. “Users are delighted with this solution, which is both practical and aesthetically pleasing,” adds Sylvain Louërat.

With this initiative, Chaumes-en-Retz affirms its commitment to innovative, sustainable and environmentally-friendly lighting solutions.

Photo/video : © Stephane Lelasseux